Key Players:Pearl River: Christa Scognamiglio (Sr., G/F), Marissa Scognamiglio (Jr., G), Christy Canty (Sr., F), Allison Cook (Sr., G/F), Kerry Sullivan (Sr., F); Averill Park: Brooke O’Shea (Sr., G), Bridget Carney (Sr., C), Alison Nunziato (Jr., G), Julia Mai (Sr., G), Elaina Ryan (Jr., F).Notable:Pearl River: The Pirates are making their first trip to the state Final Four. It is the first time around for coach Lorraine Moylan, a member of the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame who previously guided Section I power Albertus Magnus to consecutive state Class B championships in 1990 and 1991. Moylan has been at Pearl River since 1992. … Christa Scognamiglio is a two-time Class A all-state selection and is a five-year varsity performer. She is the school’s all-time leading scorer (over 1,600 points) and is headed to Division I Fairfield University of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference on scholarship; Averill Park: This is the Warriors’ third straight trip to the Final Four. O’Shea, Carney and Nunziato were all reserves on the school’s 2010 squad that captured state and Federation Tournament of Champions titles. The 2011 team advanced to the state final after registering a 7-11 record during the regular season. … All five of Averill Park’s single-digit losses came against Class AA foes that all spent time in the state top 10 rankings: No. 7 Colonie (three times), No. 15 Shaker and No. 16 Shenendehowa.What to look for: Pearl River: The Pirates are a talented bunch. They have been building to achieve this opportunity at HVCC. Although this is a veteran team, playing on this stage in what is about as close to a home-game as a state semifinal can provide means the Pirates need to be on point against a battle-tested, state-level opponent; Averill Park: The Warriors love playing at HVCC, a location less than, or a little more than, 10 miles away from just about anyone in the Averill Park School District. The players feed off the tremendous energy provided by the “Goldmine” student section. Averill Park will need every bit of its strong crowd support in what will be a difficult challenge. O’Shea’s matchup against Scognamiglio certainly is a vital aspect of the Warriors’ pursuit of a third consecutive state title-game appearance. Pearl River is quick, physical and hungry for success. Averill Park must be at the top of its game.Up next: The winner advances to the state final Saturday at 7 vs. the winner of the game between Rochester East (19-3) and John H. Glenn (22-1).